Job Title: Operations Manager
Responsible to: Board of Directors who also act as charity Trustees
Hours: 38 hours per week - flexible working to suit business needs
Salary: £40,000 (Negotiable after successful probationary period)
Annual Leave: 20 days plus 8 statutory
Location: In-Person, Based in the Millennium Centre, 38 Lough Road, Loughgiel
Probation Period: 6 months
Contract: Permanent (Subject to funding)
Loughgiel Community Association (LCA) was formed in 1988, initially operating from a community owned building and other venues. Its main purpose was to assist in the social, environmental, educational, and economic development of Loughgiel.
Key purpose of post
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the social, environmental, educational, and economic development of the community of Loughgiel through the management and coordination of the community’s centre.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for planning and implementing programs, events, and initiatives that address the needs and interests of the local community and that align to our constitution, mission, and values.
The Operations Manager will work closely with the Board of Directors in providing core leadership and in managing the strategic direction and development of our charity, Loughgiel Community Association Ltd.
The option to contractually agree to annualised hours or a pattern to working days that suits the successful candidate and business needs can be discussed with the successful applicant.
About The Role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
General operations:
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of the day to day running of the millennium community centre.
- Develop and implement programs, events, and activities to promote social, environmental, educational, and economic development.
- Engage with local residents, organisations, and businesses to identify needs and opportunities for collaboration.
Health & safety:
- Oversee facility maintenance and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all users.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation
Human Resources
- Manage, recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and staff members
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations (24hr support is provided through an independent third party of qualified HR experts to assist with all HR).
Financial responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate records, budgets, and reports related to community centre activities.
- You will be responsible for managing budgets set by the board of directors/trustees.
Marketing and engagement:
- The manager will be responsible for developing marketing strategies to promote the work of the charity and to encourage active participation from as many community members as possible.
- Creating marketing materials and overseeing the creation of marketing materials such as digital content, posters, flyers, email marketing content, text, and other communications.
Project Management:
- Plan, coordinate and oversee community improvement projects for LCA.
- Collaborate with the Board and relevant stakeholders to define project goals, objectives and outcomes when the project is complete.
This description is neither definitive nor restrictive. Please see a copy of the Candidate Information Pack for further information.
Loughgiel Community Association Ltd. are an equal opportunities employer
Loughgiel Community Association Ltd. reserve the right to enhance the selection criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Required Criteria
- 5 GCSEs at grade C and above to include GCSE English and Math`s OR 5 year’s recent Senior leadership experience in a Business, Public Sector, or Community/Voluntary setting
- 3 years’ recent proven experience in a Senior leadership role, ideally within a charitable organisation, in any of the following areas: i. Human Resources / People Management ii. Community development iii. Project delivery iv. Fundraising and/or Grant application and delivery
- Knowledge of the voluntary and third sector
- Experience in positive performance management and empowering a team
- Demonstrate your ability to support and develop the vision for Loughgiel Community Association (LCA)
- Willingness to assist in our charity’s legal requirement to meet public benefit
- Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills, and have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders achieving successful outcomes.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Demonstrate your ability to support and develop the vision for Loughgiel Community Association
- Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders achieving successful outcomes.
- Proficient in the use of IT including software packages such as Microsoft Office, cloud storage solutions and other relevant software.
- You must demonstrate how you are committed to charitable work.
- Hold a full current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car. This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant whose disability prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desired Criteria
- Working knowledge of Human Resource process at Senior Management level
- Report writing to a voluntary board of directors and charities trustees
- Previous experience working directly with, and reporting to, a Board of Directors
- Cohesive working attitude, and experience of building relationships between staff and a board of directors.
Skills Needed
Advertising Strategy, Budget Control, Employment Law, Decision Making
Salary
£40,000.00 per year